Castanhal

Castanhal is a city near the eastern edge of the state of Pará, Northern Brazil. It is located some 65 km east of the state's capital Belém and 50 km inland SE of the Bay of Marajo. It is accessed by car or bus via federal highway BR-316 . The climate is tropical rainforest. With a population around 200,000, it is the fifth largest city in the state.

Castanhal
Municipality of Castanhal
Location of Castanhal in the State of Pará
Castanhal
Location in Brazil
Coordinates: 01°17′49″S 47°55′19″W
Country Brazil
RegionNorthern
StatePará
Demonymcastanhalense
FoundedAugust 15, 1899
City EstablishedJanuary 28, 1932
Government
  MayorPaulo Titan
Area
  Total1,029.91 km2 (397.65 sq mi)
Elevation
141 m (463 ft)
Population
 (2020 )
  Total203,251
  Density200/km2 (510/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC−3 (BRT)

coordinates: 1° 18′ S, 47° 55′ W

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